Easy Rum Cake Recipe
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Easy Rum Cake

By: Mariann 
"This is an easy cake with a rum glaze. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (144)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 Bundt cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
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  • Glaze
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup rum

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Sprinkle nuts over the bottom of the pan.
  2. Mix together the cake mix, 1/2 cup dark rum, eggs, 1/2 cup water, oil, and vanilla pudding mix. Pour batter over the nuts in the pan.
  3. Bake for 1 hour. Cool, and invert cake on a serving plate. Prick the top of the cake.
  4. To Make The Glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1/8 cup water and the 1/2 cup sugar. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove glaze from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup rum. Drizzle and smooth evenly over the top and sides.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 518 | Total Fat: 29.9g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Phoebe Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
WARNING...WARNING...WARNING... The 1/2 cup of oil is listed at the very bottom of the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by SPARKLYONE   view full review
This recipe has been around forever and my family has been enjoying it for many years. It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by patty crocker   view full review
This is the same recipe my aunt gave me, but the cooking directions are different. Try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by Marianne G   view full review
Great rum cake & very easy... I always use Meyers Rum in my cakes for a great rum flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2003 by KOREN67   view full review
This is an excellent cake I've followed just the recipe and it was great. I've also adapted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2005 by Kidd   view full review
Very good recipe!! When I first tasted this cake at a friend's, I had thought the rum taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2006 by JEBSTERTOASTER   view full review
This is now my signature dessert. since I'm a college student, I use a regular cake pan or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2007 by Jonathan Johnson   view full review
We all enjoyed this cake. The top becomes slightly crispy, the nuts caramelize, and the glad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by KAIRBEAR   view full review
My mom has been making this cake since the 60's. It gets rave reviews every time she makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2007 by Marci S.   view full review
I made this recipe for my husband's birthday. I added powdered sugar to the icing to thicken...

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